Latin America Regulatory Compliance Group

More on Brazil Type Approval

The operation was based on reports of distributors who were commercializing products without an ANATEL logo or number that had not been homologated by the agency. Radios, transmitters, wi-fi routers, network cables and decoders for cable tv were found. Seventy-eight agents participated in the operation that covered 14 cities in 7 states. 15 total distributors with 230 different addresses were discovered. The surveillance of the operation was conducted from agency headquarters.

ANATEL says these products may cause interference with other services, such as the communication at airports with airplanes, for example. ANATEL warns that any consumer that purchases this equipment due to its lower cost, is committing an illegal act and will end up being the harmed party. It is ‘Penny-wise and pound-foolish’.

“We know that these products do not have the same quality of the products that go through the homologation process. It is very important that we create conscience, from the chain of distributors, to commercialize products in Brazil that have been homologated properly. There were no arrests. However, distributors who had their equipment seized by the agents can face lawsuits and penalties. “

For more details and information on how to approve products in Latin America and the Caribbean contact LARCG.

More on Chile Type Approval

The telecommunication regulator SUBTEL (Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones) has provided us with clarification on requirements regarding model names and modular approval in Chile.

The model of the equipment submitted for approval must be the same as the model mentioned in the existing test report used in the homologation process.

A Declaration of Similarity is no longer accepted in Chile. Variations of the model name is only accepted by SUBTEL if listed with the same model name in the test report (typically FCC or CE).

For more details and information on how to approve products in Chile, contact LARCG .

More on Mexico Type Approval

Mexico’s NOM-029-ENER-2017 published in October 2017 became effective on April 25, 2018. All external power supplies require this certification, which is obtained through test evaluation. The NOM-029-ENER-2017 is applicable for all power supplies intended to convert electrical voltage from alternating current (AC) to a single level of voltage or direct current (DC), and with a maximum output power that is less or equal to 250W.

In addition, power supplies that allow switching to manual output voltage levels, independent from the product, also require testing and certification. There are a few exceptions depending on characteristics of the power supplies which the NOM-029-ENER-2017 is not applicable.

Furthermore, when approving your electronic device under NOM-019-SCFI-1997 or NOM-001-SCFI-1993, its power supply will not require this additional certification.

Please contact LARCG for more information regarding the timeline of these and other requirements in Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean countries.

More on Brazil Type Approval

ANATEL published Act 2311 stating that there will be a delay in the enforcement additional EMC radiated testing of equipment that will be required, in addition to the conducted testing already performed as part of ANATEL EMC testing.

This delay is due to the fact that the ACT 1120 (replacement of Res. 442/Ato 952) is still being considered in the public forum. In any case, the delay will terminate upon the valid completion of the testing protocols, or after 3 months, whichever is sooner.

Please contact LARCG for more information regarding the timeline of these and other new requirements in Brazil and the rest of Latin America.

More on Brazil Type Approval

ANATEL published Act 2311 right before the scheduled start of the new mandatory radiated tests of transceiver equipment (WiFi, BT) in Brazil, test which were dictated by Act 14448. This means that for another 3 months, or until ANATEL concludes their study on the matter, these additional tests are not required.

Contact LARCG for more information on the requirements to obtain the ANATEL approval for your product.